Can anyone explain the levels at Google? I’m a consultant with 1.5 years of consulting experience and 5 years of industry pre MBA experience. Spoke with someone at Google about analytical lead role that I think would be leveled at 4 or 5? Thoughts on applying vs waiting it out to get promoted to project leader in 6 months and making move then? Know for sure I want out of consulting in next year but not sure if it’s worth it to wait for better comp exit?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Ballpark YoE requirements for external hires:
L4 - 4-7 yrs
L5 - 7-10 yrs
L6 - 10+ yrs

Bottomline: You may get L4/L5, but that’s not the most important. Maximise your TC, irrespective of the level you get.

Source: I work at Google now

likehelpful

Awesome - really appreciate it!

PL/EM an L5 is a common exit. If have more years of industry experience and PL/EM - L6. Really hard to get L7 xfering from MBB unless a heavy Sr Expert.

Sounds like L4/5 is a good fit based on the info provided. Note that progression will be much slower at Goog vs BCG. You’ll be at whichever level for probably 3 years. Push for L5.

like

Thank you!! Super helpful and I appreciate it

You’d be at L5 with that experience. Do not take anything less now.

Google is being really liberal with leveling lately for ex-consultants to be competitive—PLs/EMs are consistently getting L6 (vs. more common L5 in past) and non-equity “partners/associate partners” are getting L7 even with limited expertise/outside yoe.

If you really value trajectory and can stomach doing another 1.5 years (so you have ~1 year of experience at PL) then wait it out.

like

Keep in mind though that it is easier to get an L5 role than an L6 one.

Related Posts

Did anyone transition out of law and pivoted into marketing? Would love to hear your thoughts! I have a public relations degree but very limited work experiences.

like

How much does a senior consultant get in ey gds ? A range would help.

Can i resign HCL after 1 week of joining? How it will impact, Do they blacklist me? How many days i will get the reliving?

like

How is PwC India?

We are hiring! Great work/life balance and exposure. PM me if you want a referral.

likefunny

I have 2.5 years of experience in Managed Services Operations. I am currently pursuing MBA - Distance Degree. I want to switch to Management Domain. I am really looking for referrals. Please suggest

like

Hi fishes,
I am planning a switch so was going through some salary data for a software engineer. My ex-senior manager recommended me a website:
Growceed.com which helped me a lot in getting clarification about a lot of things but I am in doubt whether the average salaries of software engineer mentioned on Growceed.com really that much in top MNC companies.

like

Hi fishes,

How many project mphasis allow for a employee bcz within 1 year I have worked on two project. What will if 3rd or 4th .will they terminate .

like

Hi guys,

I switched 20 days back to Optum. I have 7 years of experience working as a full stack Engineer, who is passionate working on both front end and back end on latest technologies. But my project is working only on back end with 10 years old tech stack. There is no front end work at all. What should I do?
I don't like working here at all, but I am not sure whether moving out again in a month will give bad Impression on my resume. Hence please give me advice on this situation

like

OCI Offer Review
Role: IC3
Fixed: 41 LPA
Stocks: 56L stocks spanning for 4 yr
Bonus: 4L

Currnet TC: 30 LPA
YOE 8 years

like

Those who are or have been AUSAs, what sort of letters of recommendation make the most impact on an application (outside of a former AUSA/judge etc..)? My issue is prior to my current firm doesn’t seem to value the AUSA experience, we have no former AUSA’s in my office and only a view in the whole firm nationwide (same goes for clerks), and I was a transactional associate at my first firm so don’t think anything anyone would have to say would be particularly interesting to a hiring panel...

Hello Sharks,

What are your views on Capgemini in terms of wlb and job security?

Is it a good place to be as an SAP consultant with 4 yoe ?
Please let me know your views. TIA

like

Publicis Sapient is hiring for multiple roles please mail you resume or DM for referral
Dikshabhatia201197@gmail.com

Roles:
Big Data
Scala
Java
GCP
AWS
DEVOPS
Azure
Technical Analyst
Performance Engineer
Gatling
Dynatrace
AEM
React
Sterling Developer

like

I applied for a Executive Staff Assistant for Kaiser. The range for this position is from $36-42/hr. I’ve been doing Health Admin for 10yrs starting as AD in the AF. I’m also in a Master Program for HCA. Advice on if this is low in CA.

like

For KPMG PPMD, how long did you spend at the director level before making it to MD? How long at MD to Partner?

like

I spent 2 years as an SE at my current company and was offered a job at the same company to lead our tech partnerships. I was pumped about the role and increased my OTE by 20%.

After 4 months, the culture of this team is entirely different than sales. My manager micromanages me, is out of touch, and threatened me for having passion projects outside of work.

Do I stick it out and deal with the anxiety, move on from the company I love, or take an AE job that is on the table and blow it up?

like

I have cleared both rounds for .net + azure and submitted required documents.
EOE - 10 YEARS
Current CTC - 15 lakh
current location - Gujarat
Have offer - 24.5

please help me to figure out What should be expected CTC i need to ask for
1) remote if they are providing ?
2) Pune location?

like

How does everyone explain their jobs to their in-laws? I need an explain it like I'm five explanation on my role and fintech in general for my family gatherings

like

Hi Fishes, I am really interested in product management and want to switch my role from risk analyst in a product owner/product manager role.
How difficult it is to do in amex? Its been half a year since I joined amex and I am planning to talk to manager after completing one year.

Can someone please suggest me if this kind of switch is possible? And how should one go about it

Any advice would be helpful

like

Hello fishes/sharks, what is the average hike conidering an average performance, and what is the tentative promotion cycle for band 30 BA

Answers need not be accurate, tentative works

like

More Posts

Hi Guys,

Can anyone plz refer me for a Tosca Automation Engineer Opening. Looking for Pune location only.

Total Experience - 5.4
Relevant experience - 4.7
Tosca certifications - 16
Serving Notice period.

like

What’s the work life balance like at a public company for corporate accounting?

like

#help - Need suggestion for my friend
YOE - 5.8
Tech - Java8 + Spring Boot + AWS
Currently in 3rd Services bsd company.
Target - Good Product based
Now TCS is ready to offer 14.5 LPA. If i take It will help me with financial goals like 2 Sisters marriage and My health treatment …I have some chronic disease.
Should I join TCS ? Or keep trying product based until I reach the goal.
If i join TCS can I get into a product based company with 8 years experience and 4 Service based companies ?

like

Can someone guide on this?

Post Photo
like

So, some of my co-workers simply said that they want to go ahead and start something or start looking elsewhere (career change) because they don't know how much it will last at the pace we are going in regards to case intake and pay out. Should I start panicking or simply start looking elsewhere? They even they even told me if I was looking elsewhere or planned on doing so also. I found it weird in a way.

like

Anyone have any thoughts on Primary vs Secondaries PE as a career after coming from Tech M&A? Wondering if Secondaries is a good move?

like
like

“I used to be rich, but I sold all my stock so now I’m poor like you guys!” is a new one

Post Photo
funnylike

Are we eligible for concurrent job while being on H1-B ?

Or

Can we file for concurrent H1-B ?

like

Does anyone here in a health system have insurance that covers fertility assistance or get paid parental leave? Really like my position at my hospital but as we start to plan a family - I'm nervous about the cost. Just looking around regionally - it looks like most health systems don't cover this.

like

Any performace testers in nagarro.. plz dm

like

That International Women’s Day logo isn’t deserving of the day & the women it celebrates. Can one of the talented women here please give it the love it deserves and re-design it? I would but...🙋‍♂️

like

Holiday tips please! I have two weeks in Europe in August after a project ends — any suggestions? I can’t handle the summer heat of the south, so thinking somewhere in the north? Nordics?

like

Hi there! I work for a tech start-up and I've been tasked with revisiting their compensation philosophy and propose a better structure. I think this will also require me to revisit job titles, existing talent and tenure, performance, career paths, and the organizational structure. Any useful tips as I tackle this big undertaking?

likehelpful

Do account people choose where to work based on the creative work an agency produces? Does it matter at all, compared to things like salary, growth opportunities, and your day-to-day quality of life?

like

Guys, what's with the TopHire platform. Is it good?

like

Almost 2 weeks back I gave the HR round at @Walmart but after that there is no update . Is hiring frozen or they will take more time Walmart

like

Best gyms in Philly? Pre-covid I was doing a mix of OrangeTheory, F45, Corepower Yoga, with a few other places mixed in from ClassPass. Thoughts on the nicest gym? Located in Fishtown but would go down to nolibs/old city/midtown village too

like

Caught in a rut as I am not loving my job. How to get out and start prepping? What should I focus on? Any help is appreciated.

like

Hi everyone,
I was working on a function app based on Azure. I am facing an issue while run/test code in function app: internal server error 500. When I checked the logs, it showed Rpc Exception for Microsoft Azure Webjobs Script Workers. Not sure how to make the function app work again. Is it also related to the registered app with Microsoft graph Api which have delegated permissions? Struggling to find a solution.

Additional Posts in Consulting Exit Opportunities

Anyone have recommendations for headhunters in the Los Angeles area? Industry agnostic.

like

Accepted a verbal offer at a large company, how long does it typically takes to issue offer letter?

like

Can someone explain the difference between FB’s Partner Solutions Manager and the Strategic Partner Manager? From an initial recruiter call, it seems the SPM provides the consultative product recs while the PSM onboards the client onto that product and tracks performance to provide actionable recs as needed. Anyone know career growth and salary for these two? I don’t want a sales heavy/only lateral growth role like their client solutions manager roles so these seem like good compromises?

like

Does amazon recruiter care about the initial assessment game you’re required to take?

like

Looking for an exit opportunity. Currently a SM at PWC Oracle Cloud Practice.

like

Looking to leave Cybersecurity Consulting and join FAANG. My role currently is not the most technical however - more on the cybersecurity strategy and risk side.

Any ideas if what kind of roles I should look at?

Anything would be great!

like

Netflix shouldn’t be considering in FAANG
Should be Uber or Microsoft instead
Change my mind 😉

like

Interested in a Solutions engineer role at DocuSign and ServiceNow. Would anyone at either company be open to chatting and potentially referring?

like

I keep hearing that Google is currently in a hiring freeze, but I still see jobs posted so plan to apply. How critical is a referral?

like

Curious about exit opportunities and want to change linkedin to "open to opportunities" for recruiters; will my employer find out? Should I be concerned?

like

What factors go into the initial offer Google makes? Is it interview performance, YOE, etc? And how are they weighted?

like

Anyone has any book recommendations that teach you how not to get overly emotional with work? I found myself getting irritated/ frustrated/ stressed often and I think these emotion gets in the way for me to put out my best performance. So looking for advice

like

Did an interview yesterday that was supposed to be behavioral, but turned out to be more like the case interviews I did in undergrad. I think I showed off my business knowledge, but he kept harping on my lack of an official framework (vs me saying "I'd explore it from different stakeholder perspectives: customer, line employee, management"); pretty sure he considered it a failure. (Continued in comments)

like

Keep getting feedback that I don’t come off as excited for the role. Not sure how to fix this as I prepare a lot of these interviews and truly am interested in them... any advice?

Reports are that the average tenure of people in top consulting firms is 2.4 years. Interesting how the industry is even shorter. Thoughts?

Post Photo
like

I want to work for BCG
I’m 30 and currently a principal focused on digital/design/strategy/innovation - but my history is not a normal American one and I’d love some advice on how to land there (cont)

like

Accepted offer to join F500. Start in 2 weeks. Dream FAANG role reached out for interview. How do I handle this? They do not know I accepted industry offer. If I get through process and FAANG role makes me an offer they will see I have been at a new job (that I didn’t disclose) for a ~month in the background check, will this hurt me? How do I handle this..

like

Is tech product manager work similar to PMO or do you do more than that?

like

I work in ERP consulting on the technical side. Wanting to move into product. Would anybody be willing to give my resume a once-over?

like

Hey Fishes,

Can anyone share their experiences after leaving consulting at Engagement manager / Project leader / CTL level and joining biz ops team in big tech?

Any insights on if and how the team dynamics, expectations etc change?

What is bad and what is good (probably WLB)?

I am moving to a team full of smart people (based on education and pedigree) but no one with consulting experience (which I think is a good thing?)

Thank you so much for your help!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal